as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
a capable and efficient editor
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Recent Examples of capable
This work was performed on the tobacco virus, which could then be reconstructed from those parts to produce a material as capable of causing disease as the intact virus.
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Orbital Marine Power is already developing larger next-generation systems and has outlined plans for multi-turbine tidal arrays capable of delivering significantly more electricity.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Both models use an eight-speed automatic transmission (ZF’s very capable 8HP) and all-wheel drive.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
That is the real promise of AI in HR, finally helping organizations see what their people are truly capable of and redesigning work around that truth.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Orbital Marine Power is already developing larger next-generation systems and has outlined plans for multi-turbine tidal arrays capable of delivering significantly more electricity.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Both models use an eight-speed automatic transmission (ZF’s very capable 8HP) and all-wheel drive.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
That is the real promise of AI in HR, finally helping organizations see what their people are truly capable of and redesigning work around that truth.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capable
Adjective
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Sand was delivered in eight truckloads on Wednesday, and then spread across the arena floor to build a sand court that is suitable for the world’s best beach volleyball players.—
Jason Stromberg,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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The trial was repeatedly delayed because of difficulties finding suitable translators.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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In other words, rather than admitting more qualified applicants, the administration has chosen to pressure professors to dumb down the material.—
Adam B. Summers,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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The company also offers a unified drop-trailer pool that supports both LTL and full truckload shipments, which is designed to simplify yard operations for qualified customers using multiple ASCS freight services.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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In 2024, the case was put on hold while doctors evaluated Ramirez’s mental competency to stand trial, but he was found competent by the year’s end.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Schumann says this could affect women more dramatically, as they are often already perceived as potentially less competent, powerful or assertive, especially in the workplace.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The question that loomed for days was whether fellow candidate and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt would advance to a runoff election, or if Raman would be able to edge him out for that spot as more votes were counted.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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If some, over that last 78 years, were able to look away before, where can one look now when rubble piles up in every direction?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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“Capable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capable. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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